First lady of song : Ella Fitzgerald for the record / Geoffrey Mark Fidelman.

Author/creator Fidelman, Geoffrey Mark
Format Book
Publication InfoSecaucus, N.J. : Carol Publishing Group, ©1994.
Descriptionxx, 379 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents The Decca years. 1917-1935 -- 1936-1937 -- 1938-1939 -- 1939-1941 -- 1941-1945 -- 1945-1946 -- 1947-1948 -- 1948-1949 -- 1949-1951 -- 1952-1954 -- 1954-1955 -- The Verve years. 1956 -- 1956-1957 -- 1957-1958 -- 1958 -- 1959 -- 1959-1960 -- 1960-1961 -- 1961-1962 -- 1962-1963 -- 1964 -- 1965-1966 -- 1966-1967 -- The independent years. 1967-1969 -- 1969 -- 1970-1971 -- The Pablo years. 1972-1973 -- 1973-1974 -- 1975-1976 -- 1976-1978 -- 1978-1979 -- 1979-1980 -- 1980-1982 -- 1983-1985 -- 1986-1990 -- 1990-End of career -- "When Ella sings," music and lyrics by Steve Allen -- Appendices. Ella's top tens ; 100 songs Ella never recorded ; Complete listing of media appearances ; Complete discography.
Abstract The name alone conjures images of the Savoy Ballroom, the Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie bands, hot jazz, sweet ballads, and a genuinely unique presence. Ella Fitzgerald, an artist who has been called a national treasure - and no one has disputed the laudation - has captivated an international audience for more than fifty years. Her inimitable voice has been heard in intimate clubs, in concerts, on radio and television, and on countless recordings. This book is a celebration of her life and work. In these pages are revived memories of duets with Frank Sinatra, harmonizing with Dinah Shore, and solo triumphs at Carnegie Hall.
General noteA Birch Lane Press book.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteDiscography: pages 310-359.
LCCN 94017470
ISBN1559722401 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML420.F52 F5 1994 ✔ Available Place Hold